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Berean Standard Bible

“Deliver me from all my transgressions; do not make me the reproach of fools.”

Psalms 39:8

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Psalm 39 is David's reflection on the shortness of life, written after he resolved to keep silent but could not hold back. He is aware of his own sin and God's discipline.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Deliver me from all my transgressions; do not make me the reproach of fools.

World English Bible (WEB)

Deliver me from all my transgressions. Don’t make me the reproach of the foolish.

King James Version (KJV)

Deliver me from all my transgressions: make me not the reproach of the foolish.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Deliver me from all my transgressions: Make me not the reproach of the foolish.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Make me free from all my sins; do not let me be shamed by the man of evil behaviour.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Líbrame de todas mis rebeliones; no me pongas por escarnio del insensato.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

»Líbrame de ser vencido por mis pecados, pues entonces aun los necios se burlarán de mí.

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